Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Delicious breakfasts and lunches! You might have to wait on the weekend, but it's worth it.
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Bread & Circus
21 Fountain StDelicious breakfasts and lunches! You might have to wait on the weekend, but it's worth it.
Hip cafe with inventive food and specialty coffee
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John Smith Specialty Coffee
1 John StHip cafe with inventive food and specialty coffee
A unique experience of eating in an old pie factory surrounded by their lush organic veggie gardens
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The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StA unique experience of eating in an old pie factory surrounded by their lush organic veggie gardens
Arguably the best ice cream in Sydney!
Artisanal hand crafted Gelato in unique seasonal flavours that change every week.
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Ciccone & Sons
195 Regent StArguably the best ice cream in Sydney!
Artisanal hand crafted Gelato in unique seasonal flavours that change every week.
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StGreat fresh produce and bites to eat
Saturdays 8am - 1 pm
Bake Bar
67 Frenchmans Rd Great coffee and organic bakes goods. Open from 6 am.
Suzuya
210 Devonshire StAwesome affordable Japanese food
Campos Coffee Alexandria
21 Fountain StGreat coffee, open from 6.30 am on weekdays.
Small with a great atmosphere- coffee and good breakfast with a middle eastern influence
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Sub-station cafe
124 McEvoy StSmall with a great atmosphere- coffee and good breakfast with a middle eastern influence
Cafe Sopra
52 Mitchell RoadIn the same space as Fratelli Fresh - great italian food
Sushi Aoki
141 McEvoy StNewly opened Japanese lunch joint!
Subway Alexandria
84 McEvoy StreetNando's
105 McEvoy StMcDonald's Waterloo
183 Botany Rd Because sometimes you just need some Maccas
Salt Meats Cheese Alexandria
21 Fountain StreetNewly open delicious italian
If you're a meat person then this place is for you, if you're not then come here for the sides and dessert.
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LP's Quality Meats
12-16 Chippen StIf you're a meat person then this place is for you, if you're not then come here for the sides and dessert.
Great pizza, and only a step away from Archie Rose if you fancy a drink later
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Da Mario
36 Morley AveGreat pizza, and only a step away from Archie Rose if you fancy a drink later
Have you ever had a watermelon cake? Because this place has one.
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Black Star Pastry Rosebery
85-113 Dunning AveHave you ever had a watermelon cake? Because this place has one.
Delicious, lovely and oh so convenient right around the corner!
And as a special treat to guests staying at The Nest, you can enjoy a free coffee when you buy a meal here :)
Two Tales Cafe
11-15 Power StreetDelicious, lovely and oh so convenient right around the corner!
And as a special treat to guests staying at The Nest, you can enjoy a free coffee when you buy a meal here :)
Essentials
IGA Alexandria
64-68 McEvoy Stless the 100 m away, all your essential groceries are here.
Dan Murphy's Alexandria
10 Fountain Staffordable wine and liquor store
ALDI Waterloo
20 A Danks StChemist Warehouse Newtown
246 to 250 King StLate night chemist (open to 11 pm)
Pharmacy Nutrition Warehouse
530 Botany RdGood chemist
Alexandria Laundrette
36 Botany RdLondon Dry Cleaning & Pressing Services
48 Henderson RdDry cleaning
Parks & Nature
Sydney Park
416 Sydney Park RdAlexandria Park
10 Buckland St You can't miss it, it's right across the street!
Hire some bicycles or go for a walk in this massive majestic park
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Centennial Park
15 Locked BagHire some bicycles or go for a walk in this massive majestic park
Entertainment & Activities
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King St Great cinema
Sky Zone Alexandria
75 O'Riordan Stgreat fun: indoor trampoline park
Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife
Amazing collection of marine animals
We would argue it is one of the best zoos in the world! And bonus amazing views of Sydney harbour
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ITaronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadWe would argue it is one of the best zoos in the world! And bonus amazing views of Sydney harbour
Everything Else
Recently opened open space on the harbour. Beautiful views and eateries
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Barangaroo
Recently opened open space on the harbour. Beautiful views and eateries
Arts & Culture
Our favourite modern art gallery, with a cool tea house inside.
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Igaleriya yaseWhite Rabbit
30 Balfour StOur favourite modern art gallery, with a cool tea house inside.
Powerhouse Museum
I-Art Gallery yaseNew South Wales
Art Gallery RoadShopping
Coles, fresh food and veg, butcher, fish, asian grocer, and plenty more
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East Village Shopping Centre
4 Defries AveColes, fresh food and veg, butcher, fish, asian grocer, and plenty more
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay St
Izimakethe ze-Paddington
395 Oxford StBeautiful markets for art, food, clothes and gifts
Perfect markets for Australian themes gifts and local artists.
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The Rocks Friday Market
Playfair StreetPerfect markets for Australian themes gifts and local artists.